GrantPostedDiscretionary

Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah

U.S. Mission to Malaysia
SMY-PDS-2026-002
Application Deadline
May 30, 2026
5 days left
Days Remaining
5
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$150,000
Total Program Funding
$150,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Diplomacy Section is seeking grant proposals for “Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary in Sabah” to mark Freedom250 in Sabah, Malaysia and strengthen U.S.-Malaysia ties. Funded projects should deliver innovative programs that highlight U.S. excellence through educational, cultural, innovation, entrepreneurship, arts, sports diplomacy, STEM, English language, and commemorative activities. The program is aimed at Malaysian audiences in Sabah, especially youth, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society leaders, with emphasis on lasting impact, dialogue, and review factors including program quality, organizational capacity, budget, and sustainability; applicants must have a UEI and SAM.gov registration. The grant range is $50,000 to $150,000, with $150,000 total available and up to four awards, and proposals are due May 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Malaysia Time with the required forms, detailed proposal, budget, and attachments.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Professional associations and chambers of commerce; Community-based organizations; Governmental institutions (Malaysian state and local government entities); Public International Organizations

Grant Documents

1 Files
Post Kuala Lumpur FY2026 - Notice of Funding Opportunity.pdf
PDF•550 KB•Mar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for the "Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah" program. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to fund projects ranging from $50,000 to $150,000, with a total of $150,000 available, to promote U.S. excellence and strengthen U.S.-Malaysia ties in Sabah. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and Malaysian governmental entities. Programs should focus on innovation, education, arts, culture, or sports diplomacy, targeting youth, educators, entrepreneurs, and women. Proposals must be submitted by May 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Malaysia Time, and require specific forms, a detailed proposal, budget, and attachments. All organizations need a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and SAM.gov registration. The review criteria emphasize program quality, organizational capacity, budget, and sustainability, with a preference for lower indirect cost rates in case of ties. Award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages, entertainment, political activities, religious activities, construction, or real property/vehicle purchases.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMar 27, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 30, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 29, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$150,000
Award Floor
$50,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$150,000
Expected Awards
4
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
U.S. Mission to Malaysia(DOS-MLA)
Funding Category
Other
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

19.040

Official Sources

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